Ohio Content Standards; Eighth Grade; Historical and Social Context
2. Discuss the role and function of art objects (e.g., furniture, tableware, jewelry and pottery) within cultures.
6. Relate major works of art throughout time to the appropriate historical art movement.
Technology
Digital Camera and photo editing software such as KidPix, Hyperstudio or Photoshop
Description
Students will examine Pop Art, specifically the works of Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenberg, which uses everday objects as art. Students will then create work in the Pop Art style using painting and digital editing software. The artwork will be created from photographs taken by the students on a digital camera, edited using software and finally painted to further alter the photographs.
Supporting Resource
Technology and the arts seem to be a natural fit. New technologies have created opportunities for students to express their creativity in even more ways. Also, when art teachers use technology in the classroom, they grab the attention of "Digital Natives" more easily. In addition, digital photography and editing are valid forms of visual art which should be taught to students.
References:
Buchanan, B. (2008). Technology and the Arts. American School Board Journal, 195(5), 41-43. http://search.ebscohost.com
Tried and True/
New and Innovative
New and Innovative. Though most students probably know how to use a digital camera, probably only a few will have used photo editing software. This will be a new skill. Additionally, students will apply a "tried and true" art technique, tempra paint, to their digitally altered work.
Content Area
Curriculum Standard
2. Discuss the role and function of art objects (e.g., furniture, tableware, jewelry and pottery) within cultures.
6. Relate major works of art throughout time to the appropriate historical art movement.
Technology
Description
Supporting Resource
Technology and the arts seem to be a natural fit. New technologies have created opportunities for students to express their creativity in even more ways. Also, when art teachers use technology in the classroom, they grab the attention of "Digital Natives" more easily. In addition, digital photography and editing are valid forms of visual art which should be taught to students.
References:Buchanan, B. (2008). Technology and the Arts. American School Board Journal, 195(5), 41-43. http://search.ebscohost.com
Tried and True/
New and Innovative
Photo from: http://www.globalgallery.com/frame/90051/